The North Star High School football team is working hard during training camp. The camp was held last week at the school and is continuing this week. A sign the summer is starting to wind down is when the football pads come out. That is what has been happening at local high schools, with North Star High School being no different. Under the watchful eyes of new head coach Emmitt Rosati and his staff, members of the incoming Wolves football team were getting ready for the incom

The LaSalle Night Market returned Aug. 30 with the event having been moved from outside of the LaSalle Civic Centre to the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing due to weather. J.P. Bondy of Pink House Pottery in Amherstburg demonstrates his craft. Crowds stream through the event centre during the four-hour Sunday night event. LaSalle Night Market

Admirals goalie Hunter Welk covers the puck during a training camp scrimmage Aug. 30 in Tecumseh. There were a lot of new faces at this year’s Amherstburg Admirals training camp. Held last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Tecumseh and heading into the 2026-27 Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior C) season, the Admirals are expected to return less than 10 players from last year’s team. “I think it looks a little different than what we thought back in March or April. When we

Robert "Bob" Wilfred Cote 05-Jan-1946 — 20-Aug-2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert on August 20, 2026, at the age of 80. Cherished husband of Mary Patricia (née Cournoyea) for 58 years. Loving father of Chris Cote (Kym), Kevin Cote and Cheryl Pillon, and Renee Morais (née Cote) (Shawn). Proud and adored grandpa of Ty, Abigail, and Nat. Beloved brother of Patricia Meloche, Doug Cote (Janet), Roger Cote (Arlene), Michelle Cote (Ed Gagnon), and

Gerald "Jerry" Lucier It is with great sadness we announce the death of Gerald (Jerry) on July 28, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on October 24, 1938. Beloved husband of Mary Anne for 68 years. Predeceased by his parents Frances and Ernest Lucier. Dear brother of Dolores Bezaire (Mark) and the late Vern Lucier (Pauline). Dear father of Cindy Shafer (Roger), Rick Lucier (Kim) and Rodney Lucier. Dear Grandfather of Amanda, Jessica, Emily, Brandon, Katie, Cody, (late) Candice, B

The Marsh Historical Collection presented “Barrels & Brass” last weekend in Amherstburg’s downtown core with events and activities both on the street and inside local businesses in the area. The downtown core of Amherstburg was transformed back into the 1920’s last weekend. The Marsh Historical Collection presented “Barrels & Brass,” a look back at Prohibition-era Amherstburg. The event was in the Open Air Weekends footprint though was a fundraiser for the Marsh Historical Co

Frank Cerasa An Amherstburg mayoral hopeful has had his nomination rejected but is continuing to fight. Frank Cerasa is no longer listed as a mayoral candidate due to an issue pertaining to his 25 endorsements and whether he met the requirements. The town maintains he has only 24 endorsements, a claim Cerasa disputes. According to Cerasa, he tried to rectify the situation regarding a 25th signature that is under dispute. “There is no malice,” said Cerasa. Cerasa is fighting

The Town of Amherstburg's new sanitary master plan was the subject of a recent public information centre at the Libro Centre. The Town of Amherstburg’s sanitary master plan was the subject of a public information centre (PIC). The second PIC for the new sanitary master plan was held Aug. 12 in the lobby at the Libro Centre and had a light turnout of residents. Manager of engineering Todd Hewitt said it was the second PIC as part of the process. “This is the first sanitary mas

Bill Fryer Bill Fryer is seeking the top political job in Amherstburg. Fryer is running for mayor in the Oct. 26 municipal election and says town council needs to take more control in the decision-making process, something he feels has been lost. “I’m tired of watching what is going on in our community,” said Fryer. “My plan is a simple one but will be intense – bringing back integrity to the governance of our community. It seems to me we have lost it over the past 12 years a

The redevelopment of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park was assisted by donation of $100,000 of finances and materials by Walker Industries. It was announced at a community barbecue at the McGregor quarry Aug. 20. From left: Walker general manager of aggregates Maurice Guimont, CAO Valerie Critchley, Councillor Don McArthur, Walker communications lead Cody Cabral, Walker Industries president/CEO Geordie Walker, Mayor Michael Prue, Councillor Peter Courtney, Councillor Molly Alla